Old Maps of Denver, Norman for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Denver with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Denver has changed over the decades.


Denver, Norman maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Norman
    1893 Map of Norman
    1893 Norman
    1893 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory meet along the river in the late nineteenth century. Trace the early footprints of Norman, Noble, and Purcell along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe R. R. and the winding Canadian River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1898 Map of Purcell
    1898 Map of Purcell
    1898 Purcell
    1898 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma and Indian Territory are captured at the end of the century during a period of rapid regional expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail alignment of the G C and S F R R as it passes through Purcell near Walnut Creek.

  3. 1936 Map of Norman
    1936 Map of Norman
    1936 Norman
    1936 Print · USGS
    The river valley between Norman and Purcell is captured here in the mid-1930s as the railroad and river define local growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural landmarks, from the University of Oklahoma to local schools like Goldsby Sch and Lone Star Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Oklahoma City
    1954 Map of Oklahoma City
    1954 Oklahoma City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma City and its surrounding counties are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of the Turner Turnpike and locate aviation hubs like Tinker Field or Will Rogers Field.

  5. 1957 Map of Oklahoma City, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Oklahoma City, 1969 Print
    1957 Oklahoma City
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Oklahoma is captured here in a period of significant mid-century growth and industrialization. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural markers like Memory Lane Cem, New Hope School, and the sprawling grounds of Tinker Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Denver, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Denver, 1959 Print
    1958 Denver
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County was a landscape of rural schools and early oil exploration in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of this community through landmarks like Independence Sch, Liberty Ch, and the Denver Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Oklahoma City
    1963 Map of Oklahoma City
    1963 Oklahoma City
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Oklahoma in the early sixties showcases a landscape of rapid suburban growth and established oil production. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR or locate rural landmarks such as Mayflower School and Bethel Church.

  8. 1985 Map of Oklahoma City South
    1985 Map of Oklahoma City South
    1985 Oklahoma City South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma City and its southern neighbors show a period of significant growth during the mid-eighties as suburban expansion met rural county lines. Researchers can trace the development of Tinker Air Force Base and locate smaller communities like Goldsby, Stella, and Woody Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Denver, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Denver, 2010 Print
    2010 Denver
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Norman, Noble, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Denver, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Denver, 2012 Print
    2012 Denver
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Norman, Noble, and other nearby areas

  11. 2016 Map of Denver, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Denver, 2016 Print
    2016 Denver
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Norman, Noble, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Denver, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Denver, 2018 Print
    2018 Denver
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Denver, including Norman, Noble, and other nearby areas

  13. 2022 Map of Denver, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Denver, 2022 Print
    2022 Denver
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County's eastern reaches are shown here in the 2020s, where growing communities meet the waters of the Little River. Researchers can locate historic rural burial grounds like Falls Cem and trace the many drainages feeding Lake Thunderbird.

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